In this episode of the Family Tree Podcast, Lisa interviews author Helen Parker-Drabble about how so-called “modern” mental health problems like anxiety or depression shaped…
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As the family historian, or simply as a mortal human, you may find yourself presented with the difficult task of writing an obituary for a…
MyHeritage user Anders Bergenek from Sweden suspected that his father may not have been biologically related to the man he knew as his grandfather. With…
On this day in 1818, orator, abolitionist, and suffragist Lucy Stone was born. Image: Lucy Stone / Library of Congress Stone was born on August…
On this day in 1874, Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, was born in West Branch, Iowa. Image: Herbert Hoover / Library…
FamilySearch is always searching for new ways to keep things up to date and find ways to improve. One of our newest improvements is being made to the FamilySearch blog! Over the next…
Mametz was within the German lines until 1 July 1916, when it was captured by the 7th Division and Mametz Wood, north-east of the village…
Today we remember legendary singer Whitney Houston, who was born on this day in 1963. Image: Whitney Houston / U.S. National Archives and Records Administration…
Amy Lou Adams (born August 20, 1974) is an American actress and producer. Known for both comedic and dramatic roles, she has featured three times…
As a genealogist, you invest countless hours and immeasurable effort in documenting and preserving your family history to ensure that the stories of your ancestors…
On this day in 1928, American artist Andy Warhol was born. A leading figure of the Pop art movement, Warhol’s work explored the relationship between…
Ancestry.com has become a household name when it comes to genealogy research. The breadth and depth of the resources this mega-site offers family history researchers…
We’re pleased to announce that the most popular view for family trees on MyHeritage has been improved with a new design — making it easier…
Free Genealogy Websites Ancestry.com Free Features FamilySearch Features FindMyPast Free Records Free Genealogy Records Free Genealogy Software Finding your ancestors for free seems like an…
On this day in 1901, Jazz icon Louis Armstrong was born. Image: Louis Armstrong / Library of Congress Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901…
If you have ancestors who came from the Middle East and are wondering how to find more information about them, FamilySearch is here to help…
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic games has seen a number of exciting, history making performances this year. On August 3, Norwegian hurdler Karsten Warholm not only…
Following the DNA segment visualization tool online since last February, we are pleased to show you a new feature on Geneanet DNA: the list of…
We are excited to announce the publication of 9.7 million records from the state of Pernambuco, Brazil from 3 record collections: Pernambuco Births, 1800–1920, Marriages,…